Say So Long to Summer with a Pair of SauvBlanc from Trader Joe’s

Bottles and glasses of Trader Joe's Reserve Napa 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (L) and Monique Cellars 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (R)

Fast facts: 2020 Monique Cellars, Central Coast, California ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2020 Trader Joe’s Reserve Lot 224,  Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California)   Ever study wine consumers picking out wines from a sea of labels?  I do, but after some 30 years in the wine business, I can’t help it.  … Read moreSay So Long to Summer with a Pair of SauvBlanc from Trader Joe’s

A Trio of Tasty Trader Joe’s Wines for Your Labor Day Soiree

A trio of tastiness from Trader Joe's, just in time for your Labor Day celebrations.

Fast facts: 2020 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve  Rosé ($6.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2020 Trader Joe’s Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) 2018  Trader Joe’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California)   There’s a scene in the movie The Jerk, starring Steve Martin as..well, … Read moreA Trio of Tasty Trader Joe’s Wines for Your Labor Day Soiree

Crazy Good Chard at a Crazy $9.99 Costco Price

Front label of Stasis 2015 Chardonnay from Costco

Fast facts: 2015 Stasis Chardonnay, Murmur Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California $9.99* (@Costco, California, Item# 796543)  *price after $10 store discount It’s been a long time since we have featured a “Fast Friday” deal here. These are meant to put super special wine buying opportunities on your radar before you do your weekend shopping. This … Read moreCrazy Good Chard at a Crazy $9.99 Costco Price

Be Fast if you Want to Find this “Fast Friday” featured Syrah at Trader Joe’s

Bottle and glass of Consilience 2017 Syrah

If you’re lucky, your local Trader Joe’s will be stocking this Syrah from Consilience. And they still have some in stock… Fast facts: 2017 Consilience Syrah, Central Coast, California ($11.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) We don’t always have a “Fast Friday” wine to feature here at Vinopointer, but this wine is a perfect example of ones … Read moreBe Fast if you Want to Find this “Fast Friday” featured Syrah at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has two great wines for your next BBQ – just $9.99 each!

Two bottles of wine and each in a wine glass.

Fast facts: 2016 Trader Joe’s Reserve Zinfandel Lot #185, Amador County, California ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2017 Trader Joe’s Reserve GSM Lot #187, Central Coast, California ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s, California) It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is right around the corner.  So if your plans, like ours, include firing up the grill and using … Read moreTrader Joe’s has two great wines for your next BBQ – just $9.99 each!

A Swan Song to Summer Sipping?

2016 Noble Vines Central Coast (California) Rosé & 2016 Miralta Monterey (California) Rosé

Fast facts: 2016 Noble Vines Central Coast (California) Rosé $9.99 (@Costco,  California) 2016 Miralta Monterey (California) Rosé  $8.99 (@Costco, California) Here we are, literally on the eve of autumn. I sort of love/hate this time of year. I am grateful for the cooler temperatures, and get excited by the harvest of the 2018 vintage here in wine country. … Read moreA Swan Song to Summer Sipping?